Metallurgical Coal Q4 2012 – March 2013

Metallurgical Coal Q4 2012 – March 2013

Headwinds for the industry, both market and regulatory, have continued over the past few months. As a result, companies are re-evaluating the economics of their projects based upon current pricing curves. Early activity in this regard has resulted in some asset write downs announced with 2012 calendar year end results. Metallurgical coal producers will be looking at their cost structures, as well as long-term investments, with an eye on the next pricing uptick.